2019: INEC strategises on security at polls

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation (FES) has commenced a three-day train-the-trainer workshop on Security Design and Development for Training Officers from the 36 states and the FCT in Enugu.

The workshop would provide participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver further training on security matters to staff of the Commission at states and local government levels.

According to INEC bulletin, the training would also be extended to security agencies in-order to encourage professional conduct in dealing with election security and ensure voter safety before, during and after elections.

The training is being organised by the Electoral Institute of the Commission.

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